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Gemini for Home brings Gemini capabilities to Google Home devices

Gemini just supercharged Google Home. Here’s how.
Get intelligent alerts and helpful automations, plus go live with Gemini on Nest devices.
Takeaways
  1. With Gemini for Home capabilities in the Google Home app, Nest devices help keep tabs on what’s going on around your house – and help explain it, too1
  2. Centralized parental controls for Gemini help you take control of your child’s safety, content, and screen time in one place
  3. Use the Google Home app to easily build smart automations that keep your home running smoothly3
Imagine if your smart home devices could help you automate daily activities, answer questions, and keep your home safe, even when you’re away.
Google Home
can help you do all that and more, thanks to
Gemini
.1 The new smarter, sharper wired
Nest Cam Outdoor
with Gemini can give you context about the people, animals, and things it sees, whether that’s the landscaper pruning roses or a rabbit eating your carrots.4

Enjoy an enhanced, hands-free experience with the new

Google Home Speaker
(coming in spring 2026), which has a next-gen voice assistant built with Gemini. Converse more easily – even if you pause or stumble – with improved speech recognition that makes sure you’re understood. Get natural-sounding responses that make interactions feel more conversational. Gemini also remembers context, so you can carry on longer conversations without pausing to review the details.

The Home app is also faster and more dependable. From quicker loading times to easier control of

Nest thermostats
and
smoke/carbon monoxide alarms
, the improvements are all based on user feedback.

In addition, the new centralized parental controls for Gemini help you take control of your child’s safety, content, and screen time. Manage supervised accounts, set Gemini content filters, and customize content limits – all in one place.

The new Ask Home header in the
Home app
lets you quickly find specific devices or settings without having to navigate through the app. And the new 3-tab layout simplifies how you interact with it.
The app's camera view has also improved. Get a clearer view from your camera by zooming in and cropping your Nest cam view to stay focused on one important spot.1 Quickly find important moments with new 10-second skip buttons and improved timeline navigation that give you a fuller picture.2 You can even navigate through your camera history with intuitive gestures. Plus, see important moments up close - right away - by viewing alerts with zoomed in previews.
To get even more out of your connected devices, try a
Google Home Premium
subscription. It unlocks more home security features for
Nest Cam
and the
Nest Doorbell
, with detailed alerts and easier ways to search your video history.6,7 Receive a daily Home Brief from your camera and doorbell, and effortlessly build and manage automations across smart speakers, cameras, outlets, and more with “Help me create.”3,5 Explore everything Google Home Premium has to offer for 30 days when you buy a new Nest Cam or Nest Doorbell.
A voice assistant built with Gemini that can help you with what you need.

Whether you’re managing the daily activities of a busy household or considering a big new purchase, your Google speakers and displays will be here to help.

Say you’re busy meal prepping and need to know how many times you’ll be dining out over the next few days. Ask Gemini to read your schedule aloud so you know when you’ll be home. Bored with your go-to recipes? Ask Gemini for an easy gazpacho recipe to get step-by-step instructions – all without touching a screen. And make sure you have everything you need to make it again next week by asking Gemini to add the ingredients to your shopping list. 

Maybe you want to brainstorm ideas or work through a complex situation with Gemini Live. Ask Gemini for the pros and cons of renting an SUV versus a sedan for an upcoming road trip. Or for help planning your vacation. You can easily switch between topics, knowing Gemini will stick with you the whole way.

A camera that understands what it sees.

With built-in intelligent alerts, the new Nest Cam helps you prioritize what matters, identifying animals, vehicles, and people.9 Gemini for Home camera features build on that, helping you quickly find those important moments.

Skip scrolling through hours of footage and search for specific Nest Cam clips in just seconds with the Advanced plan of Google Home Premium. Try searching using natural language, like “What time did the garbage truck arrive on Thursday?” or “When did the dog get out of the crate last night?” You’ll see relevant events from that day.7

A close-up of a Pixel smartphone displaying an AI-generated daily summary in the Google Home app. Under the heading "Tuesday's summary," a detailed narrative describes the day's events as captured by home security devices. The summary uses generic descriptions for individuals, such as "a person walked by" and "someone in a white T-shirt opened the door," and also notes specific events like "A package and mail were delivered."

Pair your new Nest Cam with an

Advanced plan
to get a text summary for each clip, describing the events in greater detail. For example, if you’ve added your brother Keith as a
familiar face
and want to remember when he stopped by, you can ask, “What time was Keith at the front door yesterday?” Google Home will pull up the results with a summary of what’s happening in each clip: “Keith was at the front door holding a package on Thursday at 12:02 PM” – so you don’t have to watch the footage to find out. Or choose to receive the Home Brief for a full recap of activity in and around your home.

A Pixel phone screen shows a conversation with Gemini on Nest AI assistant. The user's query, "How did the dog get out?", is at the top. The AI's response below reads, "A dog was seen jumping out of a pen at 10:23 AM on Sunday. The pen is wooden, and there are paintings and a plant in the room." Below the text, under a "Sun, Sep 28" heading, is a video event notification card labeled "Dog moves toward playpen" with a timestamp and a small thumbnail image.
Google Home
A smarter, safer, more helpful home.
Which camera is right for you?
Google Home
A smarter, safer, more helpful home.
Which camera is right for you?
Automations that make your smart home even smarter.

Keeping your life on schedule and your home secure is easier with Gemini. Whether you’re looking to create an ongoing routine, need suggestions for a series of automations, or want to set up a one-time automation while you’re away on vacation, simply describe what you’d like your home to do in the Google Home app, and Gemini will do the rest.

If you’re looking to refresh your morning routine, use the Google Home app to create a series of helpful automations. Type, “At sunrise, turn the lights to 50% brightness, and start my Rise and Shine playlist.” Gemini will brighten the room and play your favorite tunes on your
Nest Hub
.1,6
A close-up of a smartphone screen showing a conversational command interface for a smart home. In the text box, a user has typed the command, "At night, if the house is empty, use lights to make it look like someone's home". Below the text are several light blue suggestion chips, including one that says "Make it seem like someone's home" with a shield icon.
Google Home can also suggest automations even if you know what you’d like, but need help figuring out how to get there. Explain your goal: “I want to create a relaxing evening routine.” The "Help me create" feature in the Google Home app will suggest automations for dimming the lights, playing relaxing music, and sending a nightly alert that it’s meditation time. When you’re away on vacation and want to fully relax without worrying about what’s going on at home, use "Help me create" to set up personalized automations. Just type, “Make it seem like someone’s home at night,” to automatically turn on the lights 15 minutes after sunset.
Google Home has always helped give you
peace of mind
. With help from Gemini in the Google Home app, it’s even easier to keep tabs on what’s going on, create home automations, and transform your smart home into a brilliant one.
Discover Help at Home.
A pair of hands holding a Pixel phone, showing a photo taken on the phone screen.
A pair of hands holding a Pixel phone, showing a photo taken on the phone screen.

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A Pixel phone and Pixel case decorated with stickers sitting on a table.
A Pixel phone and Pixel case decorated with stickers sitting on a table.

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A pair of hands holding a Pixel phone, showing a photo taken on the phone screen.

Welcome to Google Home Premium, the new era of Nest Aware.

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A Pixel phone and Pixel case decorated with stickers sitting on a table.
A Pixel phone and Pixel case decorated with stickers sitting on a table.
A Pixel phone and Pixel case decorated with stickers sitting on a table.

Curious about smart home devices? Start here.

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A group of people looking at a video taken on a Pixel phone.
A group of people looking at a video taken on a Pixel phone.
A group of people looking at a video taken on a Pixel phone.

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